Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process that, in seconds, can remediate the buildup of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. The study was published in Nature Communications on July 20. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or persistent and bioaccumulative pollutants … Read more
In this image, the person on the left (Scarlett Johansson) is real, while the person on the right is an AI-generated image. Look at the close-up of their eye sockets under their faces. The reflections in the eyeballs are consistent for the real person, but incorrect (from a physics point of view) for the fake … Read more
Summary of different strategies for developing T2T genome assemblies. Credit: Genetics of Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01830-7 Entirely new crop varieties that can better withstand drought, salt and pests are within reach thanks to international genomic research published today in Genetics of Nature. The study, “Unlocking plant genetics with telomere-to-telomere genome assemblies,” was led by researchers … Read more
Nirmala Sitharaman, Budget 2024 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 7:37 PM IST Nirmala Sitharaman Modi 3.0 Budget 2024 fine print decoded: Most brokerages have given a thumbs up to the Budget 2024 proposals, except for the sweeping changes in the capital gains tax regime, which they feel can set a … Read more
Information such as forest canopy height can be useful in assessing the health of a forest, but current measurement methods are not always feasible for large geographic regions or adaptable to different forest types. Monitoring from space could be a solution. Forests function as more than a place for a peaceful retreat: trees take in … Read more
The Southern Ocean plays a central role in the global sink of heat and carbon, which is widely thought to be due to its unique growth and circulation. An international research team, led by the University of Liverpool, set out to explore whether there are differences in how the Southern Ocean contributes to global heat … Read more
Illustration: Binay Sinha 5 min read Last Updated : Jul 23 2024 | 9:27 PM IST Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for FY25 on Tuesday, seeking to respond to the political message that the June 4 Lok Sabha poll verdict had thrown up, and the challenges that the Bharatiya Janata Party … Read more
In a recent article published in Hydrology, researchers from Belgium and Morocco investigated the complex interactions between mine tailings and trace metal contamination in the Upper Moulouya Catchment of Morocco. The study highlighted the importance of understanding trace metal flows due to the environmental and health risks associated with mining activities, particularly in semi-arid regions … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Jul 24 2024 | 1:49 AM IST Budget 2024 has charted the course for transforming India into ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 in the ‘Amrit Kaal’ with sustained efforts and special focus areas on poor, women, youth and farmer and on nine priority areas: productivity and resilience in agriculture; … Read more
Key technologies driving NASA’s Mars exploration were discussed at the conference by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) July 24, 2024 NASA continues to push the boundaries of space exploration with its mission to Mars. At a recent Mars conference, ten innovative technologies were highlighted, each playing a crucial role in the future … Read more